Central Coast News

A dozen people have been charged with a combined 210 offences, after police executed a series of raids across the Central Coast on Friday. Officers searched seven homes at around six o’clock yesterday morning, as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged supply of methylamphetamines in the area. Eight men and four women aged between 23 and 63 years-old were arrested at the properties, at Watanobbi, Wyong, Tumbi Umbi and Long Jetty. All 12 were taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with a combined 210 offences. It’s alleged a search of the properties uncovered drugs, knives, knuckledusters, mobile phones and other drug-related items, as well as property suspected of being stolen.

As the federal government takes steps to streamline access to medicinal cannabis, those who supply and use it say more needs to be done. Two Central Coast residents have bravely gone on the record to share their experiences in an NBN News exclusive.

Central Coast Council’s first permanent CEO has promised to meet the challenges of his new role head-on. Gary Murphy says he’ll look to bridge the gaps between Wyong and Gosford when he starts his appointment in July. (audio in parts)

The Central Coast’s politicians have wishlists of their own for tonight’s federal budget. When asked today, Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks was keeping tight lipped about her big ticket items for the region… But Labor has detailed its demands in full. Member for Dobell, Emma McBride is calling on the Turnbull Government to “invest in Gosford,” with cash for roads, hospitals and a ‘rescue package’ for Gosford TAFE. Labor is also calling for more funding to Central Coast schools. (no audio)

A boardwalk linking two of the Central Coast’s most picturesque locations has been a dream more than two decades in the making. Now, a community push has fired up, with the State Member for Terrigal now on board.

The Palm Beach ferry service to Ettalong has been cancelled until further notice, due to dangerous silt levels in the channel. The head of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says residents and business owners alike are feeling the effects.

A Terrigal couple awoke this morning to find their car fully engulfed in flames on Kurrawyba Avenue. Firefighters arrived shortly before 6am, extinguishing the blaze which had spread to nearby bush land. The fire is not being treated as suspicious. (no audio)

Marine Rescue volunteers on the Central Coast are counting down the days until they receive a brand new, top-of-the-range rescue vessel. Unit Commander Roger Palmer says its arrival will help the organisation enter a new era.

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